University of Colorado graduate Griffin Triplett jumps for joy after hearing his name announced during the environmental design program s graduation ceremony on the Boulder campus Thursday. (Jeremy Papasso / Daily Camera)

The University of Colorado's spring commencement ceremony is set for 8:30 a.m. Friday at Folsom Field, and campus officials are warning attendees to arrive early, both because of anticipated heavy traffic on U.S. 36 and new security screenings at the stadium.

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, only soft-sided bags or containers no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 12 inches -- the size of small purses and backpacks -- will be allowed in Folsom, and there will be bag searches at all entry points into the stadium.

The Boulder alt-country band gives its EPs names such as Death and Resurrection, and its songs bear the mark of hard truths and sin. But the punk energy behind the playing, and the sense that it's all in good fun, make it OK to dance to a song like "Death." Full Story